Sterling Silver Repousse Aztec Calendar Earrings — Taxco .950

Mesoamerican cosmology in your hands — authentic prehispanic silver design from Taxco.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Handcrafted repousse by Taxco artisans
• Design: Prehispanic Aztec Calendar
• Measurement: 3.1 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 2.92 g
• Closure: Sterling silver ear wires
• Finish: Polished and oxidized
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each of these earrings tells the story of the Aztec Calendar, one of Mesoamerica's most iconic symbols. The circular design with hand-engraved glyphs captured through repousse technique embodies prehispanic cosmology — the 20 day signs, the five suns, the mathematical precision of a civilization that measured time like astronomers. When you wear them, you carry a fragment of that ancestral wisdom.

Sterling .950 is Mexico's standard of purity, superior to international .925. Each earring was meticulously hand-repousse: a Taxco artisan worked the silver sheet from behind, hammer and punch, lifting the relief of each glyph. It's a technique requiring decades of practice — no two pieces are exactly alike, and every irregularity is proof of the human hand that created it. The oxidized finish highlights the details, giving it the patina of an heirloom.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Since the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadors discovered nearby mines, the master silversmiths of Guerrero perfected techniques now recognized as humanity's cultural heritage. The Art Taxco story is the story of that living tradition — every piece from our workshops is an act of cultural resistance and craft.

Buy risk-free. If you ever change your mind, we buy back your earrings — up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling Silver .950 — superior purity
• ✦ Handcrafted Taxco repousse artistry
• ✦ Authentic Prehispanic Aztec Calendar design
• ✦ Complete pair ready to wear
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic history
• 💍 Gifts with cultural meaning
• 👤 Everyday wear and special occasions

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.1 cm per earring (excluding ear wires). Comfortable for daily wear, sized so the relief details are visible without feeling heavy. Ships 2-3 business days. Made-to-order in Taxco — contact us if you'd like a custom size.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is repousse?
A: An ancient technique where the artisan hammers the silver sheet from behind with hand-held punches, raising reliefs from the front. Every hammer strike is a choice — no two pieces are identical.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: Sterling .950 is Mexico's purity standard, superior to international .925. It's harder, more valuable, and certified by the hallmark.

Q: Are the glyphs authentic?
A: Yes. The Aztec Calendar is an authentic symbol of Mesoamerican cosmology — each glyph represents one of the 20 day signs of the ritual calendar.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, unmatched earrings, inherited pieces gathering dust — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Unique Aztec Calendar earrings in .950 Taxco silver — once sold out, they're gone.